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Corporate Learning

 Tuesday January 10, 2006
 
Every 3 weeks at my work, the Java Focus Group (a bunch of developers, me included ;) ) conduct one hour presentations followed by discussions on various topics related to the Java development procedures/tools/environments that we use. This is a relatively new process for all us (the company) as we have become much more focused on Java development.

Today our new chief architect spoke with us on various 'continuing ed' things that she has been a part of or initiated at companies she has worked for in the past. They have formed study groups to go over material in preparation for certification exams as well as held weekly presentations on design patterns. I think something like this could really benefit myself and the other developers at work. I think the idea of each of choosing 1 design pattern and presenting it to the rest of the group will really make sure that we have a some-what unilateral knowledge of different patterns or at least those that we don't already know.
 
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Transition to Java

 Sunday August 28, 2005
 
About 2 weeks ago the company that I work for gave me the opportunity to begin working with Java for J2EE development. Up until that point, I had no professional experience working with Java and now finally I've been given the chance. I'm excited to bring my understanding of object oriented concepts and principles to the applications that I build. I try my best in the CF apps I develop, but the version of CF that I mostly work with there doesn't lend itself very easily to that sort of development. Anyways, I still have a lot of learning and lots more programming to do. Soon enough I will feel as comfortable with it as I do with CF.  
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